Popular fashion and lifestyle magazine, Elle, has come under fire for a recent tweet which alleged that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had split up — fake news that was actually an attempt by the magazine to promote voter registration. Elle magazine published a tweet last night stating that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had ended their relationship, but the article link that it provided in the tweet actually led to a page urging its readers to vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in November.The magazine has apologized in a second tweet — which many have questioned the sincerity of — stating that the initial tweet was a “bad joke” and that their “passion for voter registration clouded” their judgement: The magazine faced fierce backlash from those on the right and the left. Jon Levine from The Wrap asked why the initial fake tweet was left up if the magazine admitted the tweet was a mistake: Alexandra Whitney of the Trans … [Read more...] about Elle Magazine Posts Fake Kanye West News in Attempt to Promote Voter Registration
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Colorado Court of Appeals upholds state’s ban on large-capacity magazines
The Colorado Court of Appeals, in a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, upheld the state’s ban on large-capacity ammunition magazines of 15 rounds or more.The lawsuit dates back to the contentious 2013 legislative session in which Democrats, who controlled both the House and Senate, passed a trio of gun-control laws, including one that banned ownership of an ammunition magazine with 15 rounds or more.The case was brought by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners. Several other groups also signed on with the plaintiffs, including the Colorado Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association; Sheriffs Chad Day of Yuma County, Shannon K. Byerly of Custer County, Steve Reams of Weld County and Sam Zordel of Prowers County; and the Independence Institute.The appeals court concluded that the logic for passing a ban on large-capacity magazines was based on a “legitimate governmental interest in public health and safety.” In their opinion, the justices pointed out that there have been 27 … [Read more...] about Colorado Court of Appeals upholds state’s ban on large-capacity magazines
Magazine inks deal to become media partner for blockchain firm
Nhịp cầu Đầu tư (Investment Bridge) magazine has signed an agreement with Infinity Blockchain Labs to become its strategic media partner. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — Nhịp cầu Đầu tư (Investment Bridge) magazine has signed an agreement with Infinity Blockchain Labs to become its strategic media partner. Investment Bridge will disseminate accurate information about blockchain to enterprises and investors. IBL is an R&D company engaged in intermediary and RegTech services employing blockchain technology. It focuses on forming alliances with established businesses and regulatory institutions across various industries, and providing collaborative incubation for early stage blockchain projects. Blockchain is the technology behind crypto currencies, but is increasingly applied in many different industries. As of May this year, it was the foundation technology used in 430,000 open-source projects and 800 … [Read more...] about Magazine inks deal to become media partner for blockchain firm
Let’s Eat Grandma win Q Magazine album of the year award with second album
PUBLISHED: 07:27 18 October 2018 Sabrina Johnson Norwich duo Let's Eat Grandma. Photo: Charlotte Patmore Charlotte Patmore A Norwich band has won Q Magazine’s best album of the year award. Let's Eat Grandma members Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth backstage at the Billy Clayton Fundraiser at Epic Studios. PHOTO: Sophie SmithLet’s Eat Grandma won the award for their second album, “I’m All Ears” at the music magazine’s annual awards held in London on Wednesday night.The duo, who are otherwise known as Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth, both 19, released the album to critical acclaim in June of this year.In a glowing five-star review at the time Q music magazine stated: “It’s one of those intoxitating occasions when an artist has taken a huge unexpected leap forward.”Reviewer Niall Doherty added: “They’ve revealed themselves as a rare brilliant talent. There is no hidden driving force. This … [Read more...] about Let’s Eat Grandma win Q Magazine album of the year award with second album
EgyptAir pulls magazine after Drew Barrymore article
Samy Magdy, Associated Press Updated 5:48 am PDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Drew Barrymore attends the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Kings Theatre in New York. Egyptian officials say EgyptAir has removed the latest edition of its in-flight magazine over a contentious article it published, purportedly based on an interview with Barrymore. They say the carrier had agreed with its publisher, Al-Ahram advertising agency, to stop printing more copies of the October issue of the magazine, Horus, and pull the ones already placed onboard the fleet's aircraft. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Drew Barrymore attends the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Kings Theatre in New York. Egyptian officials say EgyptAir has removed the latest edition of its ... more Photo: Evan Agostini, Evan Agostini/Invision/AP … [Read more...] about EgyptAir pulls magazine after Drew Barrymore article